Lumefantrine

Products

Lumefantrine is commercially available in tablet form as a fixed combination with artemether (Riamet). It has been approved in many countries since 1999.

Structure and properties

Lumefantrine (C₃₀H₃₂Cl₃NO, M_r = 528.9 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as a yellow crystalline powder that is insoluble in water.

Effects

Lumefantrine (ATC P01BF01) has antiparasitic properties.

Indications

For the treatment of malaria caused by .